SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Polar
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Temperate
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Tropics
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The temperate zone lies between 23.5 degrees and 66.5 degrees in the north and south hemispheres. The North Temperate Zone is situated between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer.
Detailed explanation-2: -The north temperate zone extends from (approximately 23.5° north) to the Arctic Circle (approximately 66.5° north latitude). The south temperate zone extends from (approximately 23.5° south) to the Antarctic Circle (approximately 66.5° south).
Detailed explanation-3: -The region between 23.5 degrees North and 23.5 degrees South latitudes is called tropical zone, because it lies between the lines of the tropics. This region is the hottest, since it receives direct and focussed sunlight thoughout the year.